She was born Oct. 28, 1923, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, to the late Juan and Felecita Bertram.

She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, John and Charlotte Bock of Cookeville; daughter, Margaret Bock of La Mirada, California; two brothers, Santiago Bertram of Oviedo, Florida, and Johnny Bertram of New York, New York; two sisters and brother-in-law, Angie Freire of Temecula, California, and Gloria and Andrew Laroche of Orlando, Florida; four grandchildren, Nathan (Sarah) Bock, Andrew Bock, Christina (Curtis) Solas of Huntsville, Alabama; and Jason Overholser; and five great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Bock; brothers, William Bertram, Juan J. Bertram, Roberto Bertram, Gorge Bertram and Felix Bertram; and sisters, Bennie Herman and Paulita Torrellas.

Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.

Hooper Huddleston and Horner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 526-6111. You may share your thoughts and memories at www.hhhfunerals.com.